IT Information Security Manager

YOTEL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

YOTEL in London is seeking an IT Information Security Manager to own and manage the security stack and coordinate security incident responses. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in IT security and strong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 security tools.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a secure environment in an innovative hospitality company.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in IT security or security operations.
• Strong experience with Microsoft 365 and security tools.
• Proven ability to manage a SOC or security service provider.
• Solid understanding of identity and access management techniques.
• Good grasp of common attack techniques.

Responsibilities

• Own the YOTEL security stack and manage the relationship with managed SOC.
• Coordinate responses to security alerts and incidents.
• Oversee identity and access controls.
• Drive compliance efforts and security reporting.
• Manage software licensing compliance.

Skills

Microsoft 365 administration

IT security operations

Identity and access management

Incident response processes

Excellent communication

Tools

Microsoft Defender

Crowd Strike

Intune

Job description

We are on the search for a passionate, dynamic and charismatic individual to join us at our London Central Services as IT Information Security Manager.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge in a hands‑on role. You’ll also need to live and breathe our values; be Creative by being playful and inspiring. Being Genuine by always being true to who we are, and by being Smart by delivering results in a clever and effective way.

What you’ll do:

• Own the YOTEL security stack and act as the primary point of contact for our managed SOC, overseeing the relationship, SLAs, escalations, and detection tuning.
• Triage and coordinate responses to security alerts and incidents, ensuring prompt and effective management.
• Handle identity and access controls, including Conditional Access, MFA, Identity Protection, and PIM.
• Drive vulnerability management, compliance efforts (PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus), and comprehensive security reporting.
• Continuously work to harden our security posture and improve our Microsoft Secure Score.
• Maintain and manage the IT security risk register.
• Own and maintain an accurate inventory of all hardware and software assets across our estate.
• Ensure all devices are onboarded with appropriate security, asset management tools and correct policies applied.
• Manage software licensing compliance and optimise usage within Microsoft 365.
• Oversee device management and compliance using Microsoft Intune.
• Track assets throughout their lifecycle—from setup to disposal—guaranteeing secure configuration and proper retirement.

What you’ll bring:

• At least three years of experience in IT security or security operations.
• Strong, hands‑on experience administering Microsoft 365 and/or related security tools, such as Microsoft Defender, Crowd Strike, Entra ID, and Intune.
• Demonstrable expertise with Microsoft Defender XDR and/or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Proven experience working with a SOC or managing a managed security service provider, with the ability to hold vendors accountable for SLAs and outcomes.
• Solid understanding of identity and access management, including Conditional Access and multi‑factor authentication.
• Working knowledge of incident response processes, with the ability to stay calm and coordinate effectively under pressure.
• A good grasp of common attack techniques and the modern threat landscape, such as phishing, ransomware, and identity‑based attacks.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling them to bridge the gap between technical SOC analysts and non‑technical business stakeholders.
• The ability to clearly articulate security concepts to a non‑technical audience.
• Right to work in the UK.

About YOTEL

With 23 properties in sought‑after locations globally, YOTEL is for people on the move. People who are experiencing, doing and achieving; Non‑Stop. From buzzing cities to bustling airports YOTEL exists to challenge the status quo of the hospitality industry and deliver a different experience for guests through smart design, creative technology and awesome people. YOTEL is the pit stop for the Non‑Stop.